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Motorcycle crash kills Miss. man in Murray, Ky.

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Thursday, July 7th, 2011, 2:39pm
Motorcycle crash kills Miss. man in Murray, Ky.

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - A Mississippi man was killed after being thrown from his motorcycle in Murray, Ky.

According to Kentucky State Police District 1, it happened on July 4, 2011 around 10:06 p.m. on Almo Shilo Road.

Alan D. Hodges, 41, of Beaumont, Miss. succumbed to injuries at Vanderbilt Medical Center on July 6, 2011, according to police.

Hodges was going east on KY 464 on July 4 when he failed to negotiate a curve, according to KSP. Police say the motorcycle then went approxamately 200 feet off the road.

When Hodges attempted to get back on the road, the motorcycle overturned, ejecting him, according to the crash report.

Police say Hodges was not wearing a helmet.

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High school FFA Chapter returns from leadership training

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011, 2:43pm
High school FFA Chapter returns from leadership training

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - Fifteen members of the Calloway County High School FFA Chapter returned Friday, July 1 from a week at the Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Center in Hardinsburg, Ky.

The Lakers joined more than 1,500 FFA members from across the state as they competed in athletics, FFA skills and leadership.

FFA members from Calloway County received recognition in every category and in all events except two.

The following students won awards:

  • Jay Green and Jesse Vaught - Leadership Award
  • Chapter Volleyball Champions
  • Chapter Cross Country Fun Run Champions
  • Jay Green - SAE Grant Winner
  • Clint Craig - Tractor driving runner-up
  • Jacob Reynolds - Softball All-Star
  • Kaitlynn Puckett - Volleyball All-Star
  • Caleb Brannon, Clint Craig, Jay Green, Hugh Paschall and Jesse Vaught - Basketball All-Stars
  • Ian Umstead - Skill Dive Winner
  • Kaitlynn Puckett - FFA Creed Pr
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Weatherization assistance available for some households

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011, 1:57pm

CALLOWAY COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - West Kentucky Allied Services, Inc is currently providing Weatherization Assistance to eligible homes in the Purchase area.

This assistance will make energy more affordable for low-income families through energy-saving advanced technologies. The hope is that this will save lives and keep families safer by identifying carbon monoxide hazards, poor indoor air quality, molds and other health threats.

Eligible households will receive a free dwelling needs evaluation which may result in work being done to provide energy-saving and safety measures.

The application process can be completed at each local WKAS office.

The Calloway County office is located at 607 Poplar Street, Suite C, P.O. Box 646, Murray, Ky. 42071.

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Six killed in Independence Day holiday crashes, one in Calloway Co.

Submitted by Christy Hendricks
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011, 9:01am
Six killed in Independence Day holiday crashes, one in Calloway Co.

CALLOWAY COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Six people died in six separate crashes on Kentucky roads during the Independence Day holiday period, according to Kentucky State Police.

One of those crashes was in Calloway County.  The suspected use of alcohol was a factor in the crash.

Other deadly crashes involving motor vehicles happened in Daviess, Oldham and Pike counties. 

Two other deadly crashes involving motorcycles happened in Pike and Spencer counties.  Both victims in those crashes were wearing helmets.

The July 4th holiday period lasted from 6 p.m. Friday, July 1 and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 4.

KSP reports 321 people have died on Kentucky roads this year through July 2, 2011.

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Free lipid screening by Health Express

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011, 12:04pm
Free lipid screening by Health Express

MAYFIELD, KY (KFVS) - Health Express will offer free lipid screenings at Lowe's on July 5.

The screenings are free to communities and offered to detect diseases in the earliest stages when there are often no symptoms. They will be from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.

According to the Murray Calloway County Hospital, under most circumstances cholesterol and triglyceride levels should be checked every five years. These screenings are free to every Health Express patron once every five years. More frequent testing requires a doctor's written prescription and costs $15.

Annual screenings are recommended for diabetes patients.

The screening requires a 12-hour fast, which means no food or drink, except for water.

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Murray in the process of updating storm grates

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, July 1st, 2011, 1:25pm
Murray in the process of updating storm grates

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - The city of Murray says it is in the process of updating their inventory/maintenance list of storm water grates.

According to the city, these grates are inspected and cleaned after every rain storm.

The grates marked with white paint are already on the list. They ask citizens who notice any grates not marked to call the Street Department at 762-0350 ext. 123. The city will then determine if the grate is public or privately owned.

For more information, you can visit the city of Murray's website.

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Gov. Beshear named "America's Greatest Education Governor"

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Thursday, June 30th, 2011, 3:17pm

CALLOWAY COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Governor Steve Beshear announced Thursday that the National Education Association has named him "America's Greatest Education Governor" for 2011.

He will accept the award on Sunday, which recognizes him for the work his administration has done for Kentucky schools.

"As Governor, I’ve made education the top priority of my administration," said Governor Beshear. "While balancing Kentucky’s budget nine times, I have consistently protected SEEK, the main education funding formula, from any cuts. Just this past legislative session, Senate Republicans tried to balance the Medicaid budget on the backs of our children by proposing cuts to school budgets."

Beshear said he has also fought to raise Kentucky's dropout age to 18.

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